160
Pupils · 2024/25
21%
EAL · 2024/25
24%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
PhasePrimary
School typeMaintained school
Pupil : teacher ratio17.6:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery · Primary · Blackburn with Darwen
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
160
Pupil : teacher ratio
17.6
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
21%
FSM eligible
45%
SEN
39%
Overall absence
6%
Persistent absence
24%
Contact
Address
Shorrock Lane, BLACKBURN, BB2 4TT
Local authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 160 | 17.4 | 39% | 21% | 45% | 6% | 24% |
| 2023/24 | 166 | 15.5 | 38% | 19% | 53% | 7% | 24% |
| 2022/23 | 165 | 17.6 | 33% | 13% | 60% | 7% | 25% |
| 2021/22 | 151 | 17.0 | 43% | 11% | 67% | 7% | 27% |
| 2020/21 | 164 | 18.0 | 36% | 7% | 52% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 178 | 15.9 | 40% | 4% | 61% | 5% | 12% |
| 2017/18 | 205 | 15.6 | 34% | 9% | 62% | 5% | 11% |
| 2016/17 | 213 | 15.9 | 35% | 11% | 55% | 6% | 25% |
School performance data © Crown copyright. Source: Department for Education.